Letters to the Editor

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading

An open letter to Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Dear Dr…. Continue reading “We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading”

DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny in shadow of pandemic

More jobs needed before new Fenelon Falls housing complex, reader says

Your headline “Neighbours oppose handful of geared-to-income apartments in Fenelon Falls” sold the sizzle — a deep dive into the… Continue reading “More jobs needed before new Fenelon Falls housing complex, reader says”

City’s decision ‘ludicrous’ on Kent Street trees

I am stunned and disappointed that the City would not use the silva cells (New project in downtown Lindsay supports… Continue reading “City’s decision ‘ludicrous’ on Kent Street trees”

‘Basic Income Plus’ could be even more ambitious

I love the policy proposals in your recent editorial regarding Basic Income Plus, although I think it could be even… Continue reading “‘Basic Income Plus’ could be even more ambitious”

You have a choice: Save the Grand, reader tells new owners

To the new owners of the Grand the citizens of Lindsay ask that you please work with owner Charlie McDonald… Continue reading “You have a choice: Save the Grand, reader tells new owners”

Gun amnesty update from police

‘Social determinants’ of gun violence need to be addressed

This is in response to the article in the Advocate’s June 2020 magazine edition, “The Great Debate” on the proposed… Continue reading “‘Social determinants’ of gun violence need to be addressed”